Mythical Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Sui and Tang Dynasties, establishment of empire

Chapter 358 Western Regions
  Central Asia, Dayuan Kingdom, the expeditionary force sent by the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region occupied a large city and established a firm foothold.

A Dawan nobleman held a banquet in honor of Xu Ji's arrival.

The Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions ruled by Xu Ji once occupied the Dawan Kingdom a few years ago. Xu Ji supported many Dawan nobles. When the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions invaded the Dawan Kingdom again, some Dawan nobles fought for their own. Interests, choose to side with the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion in the Western Region.

At present, the Dawan Kingdom is jointly controlled by three civilizations (Seljuk Empire, Kushan Empire, and Han Empire), and is divided into three parts in the Fergana Basin where the Dawan Kingdom is located.

No matter which side wants to monopolize this basin, which is rich in grain, fine horses, and wine, the Fergana Basin is also an important strategic location.

If the Dawan Kingdom's teleportation formation is captured, then the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions will not have to cross the Congling Mountains several thousand meters above sea level again and travel thousands of miles from Luntai to Central Asia and South Asia.

To be precise, Xu Ji wanted to turn Dayuan Kingdom into a colony and military base of the Northern Liang Palace, as one of the springboards for attacking Central Asia and South Asia.

The Fergana Basin has no problem supporting millions of people.

"Because the Turkic Chanyu and Tubo Songtsen Gampo launched massive attacks on Tianshan, Luntai, and Qiuci in the past two or three years, the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region had to withdraw its troops from the Dayuan Kingdom and shrink its sphere of influence. Now the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region has returned to stability. , the Turkic Chanyus aggressively attacked the Dayuan Kingdom. It was time to restore the rule of the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions over the Dayuan Kingdom. I am the Liang King of the Han Empire and the Great Northern Liang King of the Western Regions. In addition to stabilizing the countries in the Western Regions, I ensure that the Western Regions are always under the control of the Han Dynasty. The empire's territory still needs to be accomplished. The Han Empire must at least have a teleportation array in Dawan to reduce unnecessary troubles in the future. And Mo Cai, if you help me complete this thing, your benefits will be It’s unimaginable.”

Xu Ji was the guest and sat in the main seat, while the nobleman Mo Cai of Dawan Kingdom was in the lower position.

Meicai was a pro-Han aristocrat from the Dawan Kingdom.

"It was all thanks to your help that I could grow from the leader of a small tribe to one of the most powerful nobles in Dayuan. But since your soldiers withdrew from Dayuan, there has been a rebellion among the nobles in Dayuan. Killed the king you supported and elected a new king. Later, Qiu Jiuque, the king of kings of the Kushan Empire, led an army and adopted the despicable method of sneak attack to attack the Kingdom of Dayuan and killed the new king. Supported a new king. Later, the Turkic Chanyu led the Turks and Turkic cavalry to invade the Kingdom of Dayuan, once captured the King's City of Dayuan, and killed the king established by the Yuezhi people, and established a new king again."

"..."

Xu Ji couldn't help but frown when he heard the Dawan nobleman Mo Cai explain the detailed changes in Dawan during his absence.

The Dawan Kingdom is a puppet state. From the first year to the eleventh year of the Qin Dynasty, there were five kings in the Dawan Kingdom. In addition to the old king, four of them were the nobles of the Dawan Kingdom, the Northern Liang Palace of the Western Regions, and the Kushan Empire. , a puppet controlled by the Turkic Chanyu.

There is a saying that Central Asia is like a bus, and it is often outsiders who rule here.

Xu Ji was also ruthless in his rule here. The size of Dawan State destined them to be dependent on the powerful empires around them. Whichever empire is more powerful can gain control of Dawan.

This is the tragedy of a small country.

But even so, the nobles of the Dawan Kingdom still fawned over the powerful empires around them like moths to a flame, hoping to use the power of the empire to ascend to the throne of the Dawan Kingdom.

Mocai learned of the arrival of Xu Ji's Northern Liang army and saw the hope of becoming king.

Xu Ji also knew that only interests are eternal.

As long as they have common interests, they are brothers.

"Who are these two?"

Mocai saw two important figures beside Xu Ji. Their status in the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region was second only to Xu Ji and Xu Fengnian and his son.

"Li Ru, King Wusun."

"King Wusun?"

Mocai knew that Li Ru was an important counselor of the Northern Liang Palace and had made great contributions to the Northern Liang Palace's conquest of the Western Regions. The Wusun Kingdom was considered a powerful country among the thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions, but it still submitted to the Northern Liang Palace of the Western Regions.

King Wusun made great contributions during the Northern Liang army's expedition to defeat the Turks and Tubo. Therefore, he had a high status in the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region, and he was also the vassal king with the acquiescence of the Northern Liang King.

Military exploits are very important in troubled times, and those who achieve military exploits will gain status. "Several adults, Turks and Huns, they began to withdraw their troops and withdrew from the Kingdom of Dawan!"

While Xu Ji was talking with several Dawan nobles who had taken refuge in the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions, the Turkic Chanyu announced his withdrawal and left the Fergana Basin.

"What is that Turkic Chanyu thinking? He and the Kushan Empire competed for control of the Dayuan Kingdom. It should have lasted for a year or two, with nearly [-] casualties. Why did he give up the Dayuan Kingdom so easily?"

Xu Ji's face was gloomy. He was pondering the thoughts of the Turkic Chanyu.

The Turkic Chanyu led the Turkic cavalry and the Mongolian cavalry to leave, and the country of Dayuan changed from a divided world to a two-power struggle.

Now in the Dawan Kingdom, only the expeditionary force of the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region and the army of the Kushan Empire are left.

Xu Ji's general Xu Rong said: "Maybe the Turkic Chanyu wants to give up the Dayuan Kingdom and let us fight with the Kushan Empire. Both sides will suffer, so he can clean up the mess."

"Perhaps that's true. The Turkic Chanyu is not a reckless man. He can inherit the throne of Genghis Khan and naturally has his abilities. But we can adopt quick tactics to completely occupy the entire continent before the Turkic Chanyu has time to react. Wan Kingdom. By then, even if he wants to go out and clean up the mess, there is nothing he can do."

Xu Rong agreed: "Quick war and quick decision are indeed a winning strategy. The so-called military strength is valuable and speed is important."

"How is the war in the north? If the King of Han is at a disadvantage, then even if we abandon Dayuan, we will go to the Central Plains to help."

Xu Ji asked again about the war in the north.

The marriage between the Prince of Northern Liang in the Western Regions and the King of Han was actually a community of interests. Even if Liu Hua unified the Central Plains, he could still retain relatively large real power for Xu Ji.

Therefore, if Liu Hua encounters a crisis, Xu Ji will consider sending the Western Region Army used to defend Central Asia to support Liu Hua.

However, allowing the Turkic Chanyus to expand barbarically in Central Asia would be detrimental to the future of the Han Empire.

This requires a clever balance by the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions.

Chief Shi Li Ru said: "The war in the north seems to be still in the preparation stage. The army of the King of Han has occupied Guanzhong and is fighting a decisive battle with the princes of the six countries. The two sides are still testing all the trump cards of each other."

"It is estimated that they will soon be fighting to the death. Is there any way to defeat the Kushan Empire as soon as possible? I need to pacify the Dawan Kingdom before November, because there is an expedition waiting for me to go. Then, say Maybe we can still participate in the Northern War."

Li Ru replied: "I have a plan, maybe I can quickly defeat the Guishang Empire and control the Dawan Kingdom in one fell swoop. But if you want to gain something, you have to pay the price."

"You come with me."

Xu Ji and Li Ru went to the backyard to discuss strategies to defeat the Kushan Empire's army. This was the first time that the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions fought against the Kushan Empire.

The Kushan Empire was an empire established by the Yuezhi people. The Yuezhi people took away the Dawan Kingdom ruled by the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions. Now the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Regions wants to take back their puppet state.

Xu Fengnian chose the epic battle copy in the extremely difficult mode.

He is not a rash person, so naturally he will not choose a copy of Hell Mode.

No one wants to experience the feeling of being surrounded by invincible enemy forces.

The development momentum of the Northern Liang Palace in the Western Region is pretty good. Xu Fengnian does not have to take huge risks to pursue a slight chance of winning.

At present, all the time-travelers are relatively restrained.

(End of this chapter)